BHS grid great tabs Pitt State for his future

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The Bartlesville High School-Pittsburg (Kan.) State football connection is about to rev up again.

The Bartlesville High School-Pittsburg (Kan.) State football connection is about to rev up again.

Ty Nordic confirmed this morning that his young son Slade committed Sunday to play for the Pitt St. Gorilla grid program, on a full scholarship.

In addition, Slade’s older brother Stetson — also a former Bartlesville Bruin football player — is transferring from Oklahoma State to play for Pitt State, Nordic sad.

Slade Nordic is coming off a blockbuster senior season during which he averaged approximately two touchdowns and 155 yards of offense per game.

Playing primarily at slot receiver — although he also took a few handoffs — Slade established himself as one of the state’s most powerful offensive weapons.

In addition, he scored on special teams and defense.

Topped by three scoring grabs against Ponca City, Nordic registered 14 touchdown receptions for the season; he had at least one receiving score in eight of the 10 games.

He also broke off an 80-yard touchdown run against Sand Springs.

Slade started three years on the Bruin varsity. During the final two seasons, the Bruins accumulated a total record of 11-9 and barely missed out going to the playoffs both campaigns.

His defensive skill — at free safety — was just as formidable as his offensive contributions.

He grabbed multiple interceptions and acted as a human ‘off’ switch on many opponents’ passing plays.

Perhaps Slade will be best remembered for his dynamic play, late in his sophomore season, at quarterback in the wildcat formation, and for his part in the Bruins’ miracle comeback win, his junior season, against Enid.

During the latter contest, Slade bolted to the end zone to draw the Bruins within a touchdown, at the 1:05 mark.

That left enough time for the Bruins to recover an onside kick and score again — at the final buzzer — to grab the win.

Stetson Nordic started two years at safety for the Bruins.

He also displayed a wealth of athletic ability, as well as shutdown skills and a reputation as a fearless and effective tackler.

Bartlesville has a compelling grid history link during the past decade with Pitt State.

Some former Bruins, from the early 2000s, who became impact players for the Gorillas included placekicker Nathan Alleman, runningback Tyler Collums and defensive lineman Ryan Meredith.

In recent year, area schools Nowata and Caney Valley (Kan.) high schools also have athletes play Pitt State football.

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